Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used in all sorts of products throughout history, but only became federally regulated in the 1970s; however, unbeknownst to the early manufacturers of these products, inhaling or consuming asbestos fibers can lead to a variety of extremely dangerous health conditions. Mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other lung cancers have all been linked to asbestos exposure. The trouble with asbestos...
Asbestos exposure is known for causing mesothelioma in those who were exposed over a period of time. Mesothelioma is a rare lung cancer that is nearly always fatal, made more difficult to compensate due to the difficulty of tracing it to its original source. However, mesothelioma is not the only health problem related to asbestos exposure. In fact, even short term exposure can lead to health problems when it occurs in extreme events, such as...